Eng Sr Prin – Sys

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in BAE Systems! This opening is for candidates who are interested in learning more about FAST Labs™ and Systems Engineering opportunities during our virtual Discovery Hour.on Thursday, May 8th.

During our Discovery Hour, you will hear about FAST Labs’ charter, mission, and key technology thrusts, directly engage with members of the Product Line Leadership team, and screen with Hiring Managers. Apply now to reserve your spot in the FAST Labs Discovery Hour!

These positions will be located at one of our Merrimack, New Hampshire locations. If your background and skillset align with our hiring needs, we will be in touch with next steps. If selected for an interview, we will discuss specific opportunities that match your interests and skillset with the hiring team. For candidates who are not local to the Merrimack, New Hampshire virtual interviews will be accommodated.

We are hiring systems engineers at the individual contributor and team lead, levels to participate in Electronic Systems development programs at any of the locations listed above. As a Systems Engineer, you will be a member of a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team to model, design, develop, integrate, debug, test, field, and support our innovative Electronic Systems. Help us create the world’s most advanced solutions in the area such as Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Aircraft Protection, Radar Warning and Electronic Attack for our defense related customers.  Our products provide critical mission capabilities to address the ever-evolving threats to our nation’s security and the war fighter!

In this exciting role, you will enjoy opportunities to take on diverse and challenging work assignments, flexible scheduling with every other Friday off, an inviting and supportive culture, competitive compensation, and an excellent benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees. 

We will provide you opportunities to learn, leverage our current technologies, incorporate new technologies, and if you desire…become an expert or future technical leader in our engineering organization.

FAST Labs is a world-class research organization. Our vision, We secure the future through fearless innovation, fuels our curiosity and propels our technical teams to take on ‘never been done before’ challenges. We believe how we work is just as important as what we work on, and we are guided by three key principles: We are one team who embraces the power of learning and collaboration; We innovate for impact; and Our innovation is multidimensional.

Sitting at the heart of BAE Systems Electronic Systems (ES), FAST Labs defines the next generation of technology across ES’s defense and commercial portfolios. We seek to turn groundbreaking research into real-life impact for our customers, as we develop advanced capabilities in advanced electronics, sensors and processing, AI, autonomy, RF, EO/IR, cyber, microelectronics, and more. We value internal and external partnerships and collaborate across a broad innovation ecosystem that includes DoD/IC/OGA labs and research teams, universities, small businesses and venture firms/accelerators – all in service of developing advanced technologies to enable our nation’s warfighting mission needs.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time. 

Salary Max Point

221603

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position

Top Secret/SCI

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field, typically engineering.
• 4 to 10+ years or relevant Systems Engineering experience (2+ years if earned a Master’s degree in STEM field)
• Experience in RF test methods, systems, and equipment
• Hold an Active or Current DoD TOP SECRET clearance or equivalent.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Demonstrated success in leading small teams in RF system integration and test and/or field test efforts
• Experience exercising systems engineering principles to programs
• Experience working in a research and development environment
• Strong root cause analysis skills
• Experience with Software Defined Radios (SDRs)
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Python and/or MATLAB for data parsing and visualization
• Experience developing algorithms (EW, DSP, Signal Exploitation, or communications) in MATLAB
• Knowledge of Communications or Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
• Experience with Linux, command-line interfaces, and bash scripting
• Experience with test automation
• Hold an Active or Current U.S. TS/SCI security clearance
• Master’s degree in a STEM field

Salary Min Point

130355

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Career Level

Experienced

Clearance Level – Must currently possess

Top Secret

Benefits Information

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).